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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
The Institution Commended to the
EegfSinfure,s EnaferiuC Cara

LeSfSlatufe'S Fostering care.
Under the provisions of chapter 146, of the
General Laws of 1885, which provides for the
establishing and conducting of Il state school
for neglected and dependent children. there
has been established and recently set In op-
Grafton in the city of Owatonna AL institution
OF the chars c.er contemplated. An eligible
site, including 100 acres of land, was donated
by the city, upon which have been erected
three cottages, furnishing accommodations
for about sixty pupils. The school is in
charge of Prof. G. A. Merrill as superinten-
dent, Il gentleman of peculiar qualifications
for the position, who has had much expert
ence in the same line Of duty in connection
with the state public school of Michigan.
While the buildings were constructed at q
cost within the appropriation Of $50, 900, that
sum was insufficient to furnish them and
provide for current expenses Of the inStitu-
ton until such time when the legislature
could make further appropriations for its
use. The dehcienc, has been supplied. how
ever. by the citizens of OWatonna, VINO gen.
erously advanced 5000 for the purpose indi-
Gated. An early appropriation will be asked
for their reimbursement.
The report of the commissioners will ad-
wise you of all details respecting the location
OF the institution. the construction and equip
ment OF its buildings and the organization of
the school. l heartily and confidently COM
mend to your fostering care this young insti-
tuition, believing that in the near future it
will demonstrate its great possibilities for
good. AS a most worthy public charity, as a
certain agency of moral reform and as an
undoubted measure of public economy, the
state public school asks for your generous
consideration.
The estimate of appropriations required
for the immediate future of the institution
are as follows:
For current expenses balance of fiis-
cal year 1887 ......... $1,000
For reimbursement of citizens of Owa-
tonna ...................... 5000
For deficiency and incidentals. 5000. 5000
For current expenses 1883 ........ $4,000
For current expenses 1889. $4,000
For new buildings $4,000
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supply these wants and to reimburse the cities
of st. Paul and Minneapolis for the amount
advanced as above stated.
was also appealed to for aid at later date
by citizens of Swift and Polk counties who
suffered from a similar visitation. NV re-
spouse was an assurance that / would pre-
sent the matter to this legislature, with
recommendation that their necessities receive
such favorable consideration as NAV be ac-
corded in the case of the Marshall county
sufferers. The facts in these cases as they
will be presented TO you will appeal strongly
to your sympathy. and ask for them your
prompt consideration, and such generous ac-
ton in the way of relief for these stricken
people as their nndoubted necessities should
command.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

service would be made dependent upon their
good conduct and manifest disposition to
abandon evil ways, it would stimulate the
better instincts of their nature. and they
would go forth again among their fellowmen,
hopeful and determined, rather than despair
ing and reckless.
An adoption of this policy would involve
such notifications in the penal code as would
permit indeterminate sentences, and provide
for conditional discharges from the institu-
ton. 1t has been tried in other states with
most gratifying results.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

from the advisory relations it has sustained
towards them. An important service re-
Gently inaugurated by this board has been
the adoption OF a unifom system of account
ing by the several state institutions. The
tables prep q led by the secretary OF the board
as published in the report. show at glance
the per capita cost of maintenance of in
mates in each institution, and division of
such cost among the several items Of expense
incurred. / commend to your considerate
attention the review of the work of the board
and the recommendations contained in its re-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
DIR AENAG T..
The Action of the Red River Com.
mission Commended.

A public meeting held at Crookston on the
6th of last month in the interest of the drain
age of the Red river valley, requested me by
resolution TO "oall your attention to the ur-
gent need of careful and judicious legislation
upon the subject of drainage; also upon the
justice and necessity of very liberal appro-
priation from the state to open up the OBJ
structed river channels Of this (thai) section,
and of the wisdom of the state lending her
credit to forward the scheme" While
willingly comply with this request to the ex-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
INSANE CAPITALS.
The Two Hospitals in n Healthy
Fecu~iary Condition.

At the end of the last fiscal year there warc
1,4-9 patients under treatment in the two IT,
sane hospitals of the state, S74 at st. Peter
and 605 at Roshestcr, an increase of 2Ss since
the last biennial report of the trustees. There
was expended for the maintenance of the in
sane S223, 9U5.1 in 1855 and sos, $685. 81 in
1886, and for new structures and improve
meuts at the two institutions S1l2,674.4 for
the two years.
The estimated requirements for the next
biennial period are as follows:
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st. Peter. Rochester.
New doubled detached
CQIr !OC


The extension contemplated III these esti
mates will give maximum capacity for the
care OF 1900 patients, sufficient to meet
probable requirements for three years to
come. 1t is assumed that the third hospital,
the location Of which is provided for in chap
ter 161 of the general laws of 1885, will be
available for occupancy in part by the time
this class of population shall exceed the
number stated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
VARIOUS MATTERS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

The report OF the secretarv of the State
Historical society shows for the organization
gratifying condition OF prosperity. Its
library now numbers %, lis volumes. and it's
collection of historical and archaeological
relics have received large and valuable ac-
cesions during the past two years. The in
terestng details Of the report will repay
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Less adjustm't bonds Cancelled 322 100 90
SI.b2s 627 10
STATE DEBT.
Its Reduction in Two Years Nearly
Half n Million.

Half "A Million.
The Indebtedness of the state is represented
by the following issues of bonds:
Railroad adjustment bonds, is
sue Of 1881. due in twenty
and redeemable in ten years,
AZ per cent So, 965, 900 90
Revenue bonds, issue of 1888, re-
deemable at the pleasure of
the state, AZ per cent. 61,O00 90
Iotal. S9,uZo,uuU Uu
The state debt has been reduced in two
years S457,000. by the redemption Of S139, 900
Of revenue bonds and the cancellation of
1922, 900 of adjustment bonds held by the in
ternai improvement land fund. The balance
of the revenue bonds, S6l,0G0, will be re-
deemed from the revenues of the current ifs
cal year. The internal improvement land
fund is practically sinking fund for the re-
demption OF the railroad adjustment bonds.
That fund now holds securities TO the amount
of 81. 52S, 627. The balance of lands belonging
to this fund will, when sold. add moro than q
million dollars to this accumulation and thus
reduce the state debt without taxation to less
than $1,500,000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
CORRECTIONS AND CHARITIES.
Valuable Information on Charita.
bic. Penal and RefOrmatOry Ensti-

The report OF the board of corrections aud
charities contains much valuable information
and makes important recommendations re-
specting the charitable. penal and reforna-
tory institutions of the state. perusal of
the report will show that most valuable SER
vice has been rendered by the board in its
efforts TO improve the methods obtaining in
the management of county iails, poor houses
and reformator.es. and that our state insti-
tutions well have received much benefit
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
FISH COMMISSION

The fish commission have distributed 81
Sl3147 fish and II, 100000 eggs in the waters
OF the state during the past two years. These
include the most desirable species of food
fishes adapted to our lakes and streams. The
work OF the commission has been prosecuted
intelligently, and, as indicated by its report,
with results OF a highly satisfactory charac-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06

tent of commencing the subject to your con-
siderations am prevented f. ON making the
full recommendations desired by reason of the
inhibitions of the constitution. Section 10 of
article OF the constitution provides that
1.-THE credit of the state shall never be given
or loaned in aid OF any individual, ASSOCIATION
or corporation" and section of the same
article prohibits the state from contracting
''auy debts for works of internal improve
ment," or becoming "a party in carrying on
such works except in cases when grants of
land or other property shall have been made
to the state specially dedicated by the grant
to specific purposes" etc. While it seems
to be clear, therefore, that the constitution
stands in the way of such state aid to this
project as its promoters seek there are con-
SideratiOnS that strongly commend it TO public
favor and to such Endorsement by the state
as may be constitutionally given. Careful
SURVEYS and estimates show that q moderate
expenditure made in opening and deepening
the natural water courses of the Red river
valley. will not only reclaim and nuke valu-
able large areas which are now swamps, but
will give a system OF natural drainage to the
lands of a lar-e portion of the valley
which are now Liable in wet seasons to be
rendered almost useless Tor cultiva-
ton. Included in this area are large tracts
of land whica have been conveyed to the
state by the general government swamp
lands, given to the state for the very purpose
US specified ii the congressional grantitSelf of
providing the means Tor their drainage. The
state however, instead of devoting these
lands to that purpose, has granted them rs
gratuity 10 corporations to encourage the
building of railroads in sections of the state
remote from where they are located. If these
lands were now available for the purpose for
which they were granted by congress, the
means would be at uand for the prosecution
of the contemplated work The state has
diverted them to other purposes aud has re-
cpiSp1 benefit from fyb ha q
they have given in the development of other
portions of the state. 1t is this which gives
an appearance of equits TO the claim the
valley of the red river presents in this matter.
The appropriation of portion of the inter-
nal Improvement fund which is biennially
distributed to aid in the construction of roads
and bridges could very properly be devoted to
drainage purposes as herein contemplated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-01-06
STEAM BOILER INSPECTION,


The report of the board of inspectors of
steam boilers and steam vessels, herewith
transmitted, exhibits as result OF it's work
since the passage OF the law creating the
board, the inspection of rs steam vessels and
3. SS9 steam boilers. of which latter 81 We're
condemned and SIS ordered to be repaired;
395 chief engineer licenses were issued, l.487
assistant and $3.50 special. But one boiler
explosion is reported, resulting in the loss of
one life. The average loss of life from such
cause prior to the passage of the law is Stated
by the report to have been eight, thus clearly
demonstrating the utility of the service. The
law needs some amendment. the character of
which will be suggested by the inspectors in
q future communication.
INSURANCE STATISTICS.
The report OF the insurance commissioner
gives valuable information, and contains
MANY practical suggestions respecting the
insurance business transacted in the state.
Its agg rate in 1885 was: Risks written,
S203, S29, 3S4; premiums received, So TO 31S. 10;
losses paid, S1,269, 3S7.30. The companies
paid in taxes and fees to the state S64, 7O5. IS
in 1885, and SI5,0S9.57 in 1885.
LOGS AND LUMBER.
The several surveyors general report the
following statistics respecting the lumber in
tereStS of the state:
Feet Logs Scaled.
First district. .300,02!.3SO 224.423 500
Second district. 80. .5l6 262,2J0 24S. f21, $50
Fifth district. ...... 47,11S,2I0 7G,364. 1855
Seventh district..... IS, 120, $40
Totals $3.50, 402, $50 5S1. 636, 266
Feet Lumber Manu-
featured.
1885. 1885.
First district. .... .149, 310,310 129. 965. $50
Second district. 80. .376. loo, $50 So, 250, $50
Fifth district. ...... .12S, $4,000 17l.750,0 00
Totals. ....... .656.O51, O6O 623, $40, $50
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EDUCATION.
Over s6.O0O.OOO Expended
Schools in Two Years,

The superintendent of public instruction
reports that lin all departments of our edu-
cational system there has been uninter-
rupted prosperity" He, however 10 IS
some defects which detract from its harmon
ious working, and recommends in that behalf
such remedial legislation as will secure its
more perfect organization. ] would es--
pecially call attention to his recommendation
that the common scho. ! organization be
Q Hanged from the district to the township
nlan. The advantages of this change are
succlncty set forth in the superintendent re-
port. and in his conclusions 1 cordially cen
cur. His suggestion, also, that the ;hooi
district or township furnish text books free to
all pupils is in the line of the policy of the
state that our common schools shall be made
free schools" in the fuie't signification of
the term. From a table in the Superintend-
ents report, SHOWING the general distribu-
ton of the expense of instruction" it ap-
pears that with much higher rate of local
taxation the country districts of the state eX-
pend less per scholar than those in the cities
and towns. notwithstanding the children in
the latter receive over a third longer term of
instruction each year. These facts prove
that the property Of the country is bearing
an ineQuitahle burden Of taxation for educa-
tional purposes. When we are reminded, too,
that 'the state is aiding by direct tax all other
departments of education, but is giving di-
rectiy no such aid to the common schools
1.-THE present mill tax being simply COM
pulsory local tax, the thought is suggested
that we are neglecting the great source Of
education for the people. The superintend-
ents recommendation in this connection that
a special tax of l mill be levied for the
benefit of the common schools of the state,
to be added to the present apportionment
from the income of the permanent fund, is
commended to your favorable consideration.
The theory Of our system is that the greatest
possible facility for an education shall be of
fered every child in the state. The greatest
burdens society bears are the outgrowth of
ignorance and the vices with which it is asso-
ciatcd, and for their relief preventative infiu-
ences, which education provides, are surely
more effective than the curative measures
furnished by our refOrInatory and penal in
stitutions. The education OF the masses is
limited to the instruction received in the
common schools. Comparatively few reach
the high schools or the university. 1t is the
first duty Of the state, therefore, and con-
1ucve to its highest interest to foster and
develop our system of common schools.
They are the schools of the people, and the
burden of their support should be borne by
all the people equally, or as nearly so as prac-
tcable.
There has been expended for the support
of schools for the past two years sc, 122. or,
as follows:
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DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND.
Figures Showing the Financial
Status of the Institution.

The administration of that most beneficent
public charity, the state institute for defective
children, embracing the schools for the deaf
and dumb, for the blind and for the feeble
minded, is characterized, as heretofore. by
ability, efficiency and an intelligent economy
During the past year there have been in at
tendance l51 pupils in the school for the deaf
and dumb, So in that for the blind. and rs in
that for the feeble-minded. For admission to
the latter there are now on file 70 applications
in excess Of accommodations furnished by
the present buildinTs, aud the board OF di-
reotors therefore ask for au appropriation
for their enlargement. The estimates sub
mitted for further appropriations are as fol-
lows:
For construction and furnishing Gus
todial buildings, school for feeble
minded NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S45, 600
For completion of present building,
laundry, boiler house, steam heat
ing, etc. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1900
For purchase or land. $500
For current expenses, 1885. $4,000
For current expenses, 1889. ....... $4,000
Total. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S247. 500
Disbursements on account of the institute
the past two years were:
Additional building, predetermined $50, 600 90
Additional building, deaf and dumb 10000 90
Current expenses, 1SS5.,.......... 63,929 SS
Full information respecting the organiza-
ton, work and requirements OF these schools
is furnished by the reports OF their respective
SuDarinteudpnJS and the hoard OF 6irect3rs
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Totals. ...........- $4,000 $4,000 S47T0
The Winona school also asks an appropria-
ion fof a ladies' home. but no estimate of it's
cost is given. The normal schools sustain a
prominent and most important relation to our
educational system, and should command in
The future, as in the past, the fostering care
of the state. Their necessities increase with
the development of the commonwealth, and
their requirements should receive such lib
eral consideration as is bestowed upon all our
state institutions.
Expenditures for permanent improvements
and repairs were at st. Cloud S2l, 500.35 and
at Wiuona 81, 4S0. IS.
The enrolment was:
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!o.al' ''''' ''''''''' 800. -'@I '%,ost 90
Full information respecting the organiza-
ton, work and requirements OF these Schs-ols
is furnished by the reports OF their respective
superintendent and the board OF directors.
A continuance of the liberal policy the STATE
has heretofore exercised toward this insti-
tute believe to be warranted by the char
acter and the results of its work.
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Total. ............S2, 767, LOG S.. 354 ,911
The enrolment in the public schools was
225,215 i'll 1856 and 243. 059 in 1855.
The slate university had 80 students in
1855 and 4O6 in 1856. Under the able admin
istratIon OF President Northrop the uuiver-
Sity is making substantial progress in all re
sDectS Its efficiency is, however, somewhat
impaired by the lack of buildings required in
some of its departments. The wants Of the
institution in this respect are fully set forth
in the report of the board of regents. Addi-
toual appropriations TO the amount of S15U,-
0O0 are required to provide structures needed,
and the regents make an earnest appeal to
your body TOR that sum. II must be the pol
icy OF the state TO make her university q
complete institution, and one that will CON-
pare with the best of its class in the country.
1t cannot reach the rank of those after which
1t is modelled unless thoroughly equipped in
all its parts. The legislature has heretofore
responded promptly to the wants OF the uni
Versity and do not doubt it will do so in the
present case. 1t is the judgment of the re-
gents, as expressed to me. that the appropri-
alton might be distributed over a period of
three years. or $4,000 per annum. without
embarrassment TO the university. There was
expended for new buildings during the past
year the sum of S3S, 900.
For current expenses $4,000 per annum
will be required Tor the ensuing two years.
The high schools of the state have increased
to 80 and their enrolment to 3.l95. In the
character of their work and results accom-
plished these schools have made much pro-
gress apd give ample promise for the future.
The normal schools have increased their en-
rollment until the capacity of the Mankato
and st. Cloud buildings has become INSULT
cient for the ACCOMMODATION of the pupils in
attendance, and appropriations are asked for
their enlargement.
The requirements of the three schools, in
addition to the annual appropriations for their
support, as reported by the board, are as
follows:
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Totals. $500. 1856, O51, $50 623, 976, Il
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